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In China, the demand for donkey skins as a material for traditional medicines is growing rapidly, and this has led to increased imports of donkey skins from Africa. According to a South African institute, out of only about 50 million donkeys in the world, Chinese producers consume the skins of about 5 million a year(1)
This increased demand has led to widespread poaching and black market trade in Africa, resulting in a sharp decline in the donkey population (5).
The export of donkey skins to China may also spread dangerous infectious diseases (4).
The issue of donkey skin between China and Africa is being addressed and a sustainable solution is needed.
1: China's donkey imports plaguing Africa - Nikkei
2: Donkey Skin Boom in China, Smuggling Surges in Africa | National Geographic Japan website
3: China "bombing" donkeys in African countries, using their skins as raw material for Chinese medicine (2/2) - CNN.co.jp
4: China's popular donkey skin trade could spread dangerous infectious diseases from Africa | National Geographic Japan website
5: Chinese traditional medicine increases demand for donkey skins, population plummets in Africa 12 photos International News: AFPBB News
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